# Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - Certificate ![Three people sitting at desks, one person speaking with pen in hand](/sites/default/files/styles/660x400/public/2026-05/071113_9645_TESOL-cert-hero.jpg.6.2x.generic.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=Kj8r1EoP) Gain the skills to teach English to learners here at home or abroad through the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate program. Students in this 18-credit professional certificate program offered by the Linguistics Department will gain a foundational background in the principles of linguistics and language education, along with an understanding of how to apply these principles in the classroom. These experiences culminate in an ESL teaching practicum. **Why become certified to teach English to speakers of other languages?** - Help to build connections - Boost your students’ communication skills - Encourage culture exchange Not only are you supporting future language learners in achieving their personal or professional goals, you’ll also see tangible results of your work and training. The TESOL program is designed to be completed in two semesters of full-time study. For more information, please visit the program listing in the course catalog. Please note that this certificate program does not provide teacher certification. For information regarding our options for acquiring a teacher certification please see our Teacher Education and Certification page. [See the curriculum](http://catalog.montclair.edu/programs/tesol-certificate-graduate/). - [Apply Now](https://graduate.montclair.edu/apply/) - [Request Info](https://graduate.montclair.edu/register/grad-inquiry) Program Format On Campus School or College College of Humanities and Social Sciences Area of Study Education, Teaching & Leadership Languages, Linguistics & Translation ## Featured Faculty ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/1007215495laurencovey_0.jpg?h=d7071701&itok=MjQhPX7t) ### [Lauren Covey](/faculty-staff/lauren-covey) - Associate Professor ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/dsc04412_1.jpeg?h=1c9b88c9&itok=hb-If8GB) ### [Nicholas Williams](/faculty-staff/nicholas-williams) - Assistant Teaching Professor ![](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/profile-photos/headshot_75.jpg?h=4c3613e5&itok=RLIRGKHV) ### [Jonathan Howell](/faculty-staff/jonathan-howell) - Associate Professor Go to the previous slide 1/ Go to the next slide ## Related Programs - [Teaching](/academics/programs/mat-teaching) - MAT - [Applied Linguistics](/academics/programs/ma-applied-linguistics) - MA - [Computational Linguistics](/academics/programs/computational-linguistics-certificate) ## Questions? We're Here to Help. [Graduate Admissions Office](/offices-departments-centers/graduate-admissions-office) Get guidance on every step of the application process, from admission requirements and deadlines to transcripts, test scores and next steps toward enrollment. The Office of Graduate Admissions provides the information and resources needed to put forward a strong application. - - Telephone [973-655-5147](tel:973-655-5147) - Address The Graduate Center, 4th Floor [Dr. Nicholas Williams](/faculty-staff/nicholas-williams) Explore the curriculum, faculty, research and outcomes. The Program Coordinator can help you connect the program to your goals. - - Telephone [973-655-4286](tel:973-655-4286) ## Request Information See where a Montclair education can take you, with personalized details about programs, admissions, financial aid and campus life. [Request Information](/request-info) ### Visit and Connect Tour campus, attend an information session and experience the people, places and possibilities that make Montclair distinctive. - [Explore Visit Opportunities](/admissions-aid/visit-and-tour) ### Apply to Montclair Ready to become a Red Hawk? Find your application, review requirements and take the next step toward your future. - [Apply Now](/apply-montclair-state-university)